Certification Manager

Accountabilities

• Take ownership of a growing technical certification program that empowers professionals to validate their expertise in modern data technologies.
• Lead the development, expansion, and ongoing management of a technical certification program, including hands-on, performance-based certification exams.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to conduct job task analyses and define certification objectives aligned with real-world use cases.
• Create and deploy quizzes and credentialing assessments that support course completion and certification pathways.
• Manage relationships with certification and digital badging vendors to ensure smooth delivery of exams and credentials.
• Track certification program performance through KPIs and analytics, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to learners pursuing certifications while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Build engagement within the certified professional community through social media, industry events, conferences, and meetups.
• Represent the certification program at selected events to promote learning initiatives and strengthen community relationships.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing certification exams and technical assessments for software engineers, database professionals, or other highly technical audiences.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database technologies, with familiarity across DBMS, OLAP systems, distributed systems, cloud platforms, SaaS, or big data environments.
• Experience creating hands-on or performance-based certification exams is highly preferred.
• Able to quickly learn new technologies and translate technical concepts into effective learning and assessment materials.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, support, marketing, and learning teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and accountable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Additional experience in curriculum development, technical training, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), or database technologies is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to conferences, meetups, and industry events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, location, and skills.
• Equity participation through company stock options.
• Employer-supported healthcare benefits.
• Fully remote and flexible work environment.
• Flexible paid time off.
• $500 home office setup allowance for remote employees.
• Opportunities to attend global company gatherings and offsite events.
• Collaborative, international team with strong opportunities for professional growth.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, learning, and employee impact.